Monday, 13 September 2010

British Fashion Council - Emerging Talent Award

In a season of camel coats, camel trousers and general minimal beige-ness, it's a welcome relief to read that the British Fashion Council has nominated the following designers for it's 2010 Emerging Talent Award.

Michael van der Ham
Autumn Winter 2010
Image byMorgan O'Donovan

Michael van der Ham - a favourite of mine - who has a talent for combining mismatched textures, prints and colours to create beautiful silhouettes.

Mary Katrantzou
Autumn Winter 2010
Image by Billa Baldwin

Mary Katrantzou, who has made an incredible impact with her bold graphics and industrial jewellery.

Meadham Kirchhoff
Autumn Winter 2010
Image by Morgan O'Donovan

Meadham Kirchoff, who created a flurry of excitment amongst fashion media with their AW10 collection designed for uncompromising, aware and individual women.

I look forward to seeing their new collections at London Fashion Week ... I'll keep you posted.

ABOUT RE-DESIGN FOR LIFE

Passionate about fashion. Admits to being seduced by the international catwalks.
Admires designers and artisans who produce work that is innovative and sustainable.
Values vintage finds.
Concerned that we live in a frenzied world of fast fashion and mass produced items. Cares about creating awareness of sustainability and fair-trade in fashion and design.